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Telling time on the moon

Monday, 27 February 2023 17:52
Telling time on the moon

Antarctic Peninsula glaciers on the run

Monday, 27 February 2023 15:00
Antarctic Peninsula glacier flow

Like many places, the Antarctic Peninsula is falling victim to rising temperatures. However, when scientists used radar images from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission acquired between 2014 and 2021, they were taken aback to discover just how the fast 105 glaciers on the west coast are flowing in the summer months.

Aurora over Wales

Monday, 27 February 2023 12:30
Aurora over Wales Image: Aurora over Wales
Falcon 9 on pad for Crew-6 launch

A last-minute problem with a rocket ignition system halted a Falcon 9 launch of a NASA commercial crew mission Feb.

China has revealed a concept for a lunar lander it hopes will put astronauts on the moon around the end of the decade.

Space helps everyone stay connected

Monday, 27 February 2023 10:34
Space helps everyone stay connected

Keeping connected always to everyone and everything whether in remote areas or travelling by car, boat or plane is crucial in today’s digital world.

Moon surface scenario

ESA is inviting private space companies in Europe and Canada to create a shared commercial telecommunication and navigation service for lunar missions by putting a constellation of satellites around the Moon.

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 27, 2023
Astroscale Holdings Inc. ("Astroscale"), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term sustainability across all orbits, has closed a Series G round with more than U.S. $76 million in funding from new investors Mitsubishi Electric, Yusaku Maezawa, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Development Bank of Japan, and FEL Corporation. With the closing of this round, Astroscale
Beijing, China (SPX) Feb 27, 2023
The CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants are a major source of carbon emissions in China. However, the existing emission inventory does not accurately reflect current emissions because of a lag in the statistical data and the accuracy limit for emissions factor. A research team led by Dr. SHI Yusheng from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sc

Call opens for ESA's twelfth Earth Explorer

Monday, 27 February 2023 10:23
Paris (ESA) Feb 22, 2023
Understanding Earth's delicate natural balance and how it is being altered by human activity is not only key to advancing science but also fundamental to acting on environmental issues, the climate crisis, and preparing for their societal impact. With their hallmark of demonstrating novel space technologies and returning scientific excellence, ESA's family of Earth observing Earth Explorer resea
San Francisco CA (SPX) Feb 23, 2023
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that they have solidified a Strategic Partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to facilitate climate action through education and research, workforce development, and a science-first approach toward innovation. Since 2016, Planet and ASU have collaborated on significant programs in
San Francisco CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2023
Capella Space, the world's leading provider of best quality, high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery for a wide range of government and commercial applications, today announced the launch of its Analytics Partner Program to meet the increasing global demand for geospatial products and solutions that leverage the power of SAR. While many organizations can benefit from information d

Look on the Bright Side of Earth

Monday, 27 February 2023 10:23
Rehovot, Israel (SPX) Feb 27, 2023
When looking at the Earth from space, its hemispheres - northern and southern - appear equally bright. This is particularly unexpected because the Southern Hemisphere is mostly covered with dark oceans, whereas the Northern Hemisphere has a vast land area that is much brighter than these oceans. For years, the brightness symmetry between hemispheres remained a mystery. In a new study, publ
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